At last, they've finished the Capitol Visitor Center Nov 13, 2008
During the War of 1812, British troops burned the still-unfinished building (lest we forget, in reprisal for us burning what is now Toronto) and lawmakers reconvened in several locations, including Blodgett's Hotel. Work proceeded in fits and starts with several major changes. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
St. John WWII vets honored with plaque Nov 13, 2008
Montz, who began his tour of duty in the war on July 4, 1944 on Omaha Beach, explained he got the idea for the all-inclusive plaque after watching a documentary about the restoration of the American flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore during the War of 1812. The flag inspired a poem, The Star Spangled Banner, which later became our National Anthem. (L Observateur, LA)
Greatest generation meets the latest generation Nov 13, 2008
Ford tied the veterans' visit into lessons about the War of 1812 and the history of the National Anthem. We spent a lot of time talking about who vets are and what they mean to us and practicing asking appropriate questions, Ford said. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Soldiers at historic cemetery Nov 11, 2008
Smith said they are due to receive markers for a total 14 soldiers buried there; three from the War of 1812, and 11 from the Civil War. Smith said she believes two other War of 1812 veterans are buried at the Heaston Cemetery, but she can't get sufficient information from the National Archives to complete the paperwork requirements necessary for the new markers ... The first marker received was for War of 1812 veteran John Way. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
a behind the Scenes look at the House That is History, The White House: Behind Closed Doors Nov 11, 2008
While winding through this unique structure the special examines the ways the house has changed over its history from its burning by the British in the War of 1812, to the construction of the West Wing by Theodore Roosevelt, to the modifications during the Truman presidency and ultimately to today's White House. It's a glimpse inside this storied home, and an up-close and personal look at its history, that few get to see. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Veterans connect with kids Nov 8, 2008
Traci Ford, who teaches second grade, said she thought the event would fit perfectly with her lessons on the National Anthem and the War of 1812. I wish we could do this every week. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
'Let's all be Americans' Nov 7, 2008
My ancestors fought in the wars that defined AMERICA. Some fought in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican American War, they fought in both the Union and Confederate armies of the Civil War, the Spanish American War, WWI and WWII, Korea, Vietnam and in the Gulf Wars. I am an AMERICAN whose freedom was secured by AMERICANS. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Coupland unveils War of 1812 monument in Toronto Nov 5, 2008
TORONTO Vancouver-based artist and author Douglas Coupland hopes his new military monument will help stop what he calls a "creeping revisionism" of the War of 1812. "I've grown up and a lot of people have grown up thinking 'Oh, Americans lost that one didn't they?"' Coupland said Monday after unveiling the "Monument to the War of 1812" outside a condominium near Fort York in Toronto ... " Commissioned by condo developer Malibu Investments Inc. and approved by the City of Toronto, the... (CTV.ca)
New markers were erected for six former members of the U.S. military in September. RHONDAGRIFFIN/ Bladen Journal Nov 4, 2008
Honored were Argulus Poynter (1753 - 1795), who served in the Revolutionary War; James Streety Jr. (1763 - 1844) and John Warren Rinaldi (1788 - 1869), who both served in the War of 1812; and Benjamin Rinaldi (1833 - 1881), Daniel M. Smith (1820 - 1880) and Albert Rinaldi (1841 - 1911), who all served in the Civil War. Betty Johannes, who traveled with her husband from Meridian, Texas, for the event, researched the Rinaldi family history for the occasion. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Coupland's War of 1812 monument tweaks US noses Nov 4, 2008
Coupland's War of 1812 monument tweaks U.S. noses - Posted Toronto ... Coupland's War of 1812 monument tweaks U.S. noses Posted: November 03, 2008, 6:19 PM by Rob Roberts ... A provocative new monument near Fort York that gently reminds onlookers of who won the War of 1812 shows a giant British toy soldier towering over a toppled American figurine. (National Post)
'Read Together, Read Forever' Nov 1, 2008
" The event is being sponsored by Scenic Regional Library, Union R-XI School District, The Book Depot in Washington, and The Missourian. Always Wanted to Be an Artist The love of art runs deep in Manders' family. His grandfather, who worked as a cabinetmaker, used to draw cartoons on the envelopes of letters he sent home while serving overseas. And Manders' father made a career as a graphic artist with a passion for military history - the American Revolution, the War of 1812. Manders said... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Fremont and Decatur Oct 31, 2008
Fri Oct 31, 2008, 06:30 AM EDT. With the 2008 presidential election just a few days away, imagine a situation where two new subdivisions are being developed in Arlington. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
The Old Burying Ground at dusk Oct 30, 2008
During the War of 1812, the cantankerous community split off from the town of Reading and became known as South Reading. It wasn t until 1868 that the town became known as Wakefield. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
The art of war Oct 29, 2008
Fresh from a stint as a Defence Department artist in Kandahar in 2006, during which she helped mop up soldiers' blood after a suicide bombing killed diplomat Glyn Berry, Ms. Kearns was commissioned for a far different duty: to paint Tecumseh and Brock, the Shawnee Indian leader and British major-general who fought to keep Canada out of American hands in the War of 1812. Jarring as the shift was, Ms. Kearns was no novice in the art of war, particularly in exploring "that existential line that... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'Living history' event planned at Fort Toulouse/Jackson Oct 29, 2008
Fort Jackson was constructed during the Creek War campaign of the War of 1812 on the old site of Fort Toulouse ... War of 1812 encampment. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Battle tested Oct 26, 2008
There was the Battle of Grape Island in 1775, and the spunky sisters who scared off a British raid on Scituate Harbor during the War of 1812. But those two incidents were bloodless affairs that hardly rank with the battles of Lexington and Concord, let alone Bunker Hill. (Boston Globe)
Sing a Song of Pittsburgh Oct 26, 2008
Take a look at part C: "The Clash of Empires" with two historically significant ballads: "General John" (that would be Forbes) and "The Pennsylvania Line (War of 1812)." Stirring songs, but anthems for Pittsburgh ... "The Pennsylvania Line (War of 1812)" Traditional text, early American tune and harmonization. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story Oct 25, 2008
Commodore Perry captured the Detroit from the Ontario Royal Navy on Lake Erie during the War of 1812, declaring, We have met the enemy and they are ours ... There are plans to have the Perry participate in the Tall Ships parade in 2012, the bicentennial of the War of 1812. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Shirley Haines watches as Duke Morton tells about the history of the John Littlejohn Cemetery he and his family owned before turning it over to the city of Russellville. Oct 22, 2008
Morton described how his ancestors originally came to Logan County starting in about 1800, and their contacts with various historical characters including a pirate from the War of 1812 and members of the Jesse James Gang. Mr. Morton thanked those who have been responsible for the for the dedication of the marker. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
THE RIGHT PLACES: 400 Years of History Oct 22, 2008
Recently named the nation s 38th National Heritage Area, the Journey Through Hallowed Ground region has something for visitors of all ages with nine Presidential homes, the largest collection of Civil War sites, 16 historic Main Street communities, 13 National Park units, 73 National Historic Districts, significant African American and Native American history, sites from the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, numerous scenic roads, rivers and landscapes and so much... (Human Events Online)
A US election glossary Oct 18, 2008
No president since James Madison in the War of 1812 has personally led troops into battle. Congress forms the law-making or legislative branch of the US Government as prescribed in Article I, Section I of the US constitution. (BBC News)
New era of unwinnable wars Oct 13, 2008
" Familiar to every graduate of West Point, the words are from the farewell address of Gen. MacArthur, to Congress on April 19, 1951, after he was relieved of command in Korea by Harry Truman. Two years later, however, Dwight David Eisenhower, a general as famous as MacArthur, would agree to a truce that restored the status quo ante in Korea. For the first time since the War of 1812, the United States was not decisively victorious. We had preserved the independence of war-ravaged South Korea.... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Historian Theodore Roosevelt Oct 11, 2008
The Naval War of 1812. Theodore Roosevelt, as a senior at Harvard, started work on his book The Naval War of 1812 on top of his school work ... In 2006, three books on the War of 1812 still quoted from his naval history. (Suite101.com)
New museum exhibit to focus on the 'great tidal river' Oct 7, 2008
The first floor of the exhibit will show the river's history starting with the Pequot Indians, the Dutch, and English settlers through the War of 1812. In addition, the first floor will have an interactive model of the Turtle submarine and display monitors called Windows through History. (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
Great Lakes cruises Oct 4, 2008
All sailings will offer educational themes, with speakers and seminars on topics from the lakes geology to the War of 1812. A golf theme is scheduled for late August; CBS News journalist Bill Geist is the guest lecturer on the inaugural sailing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Silverbrook Legacies: Wells monument example of restoration Oct 3, 2008
Pre-Memorial Day services were held to dedicate a newly installed War of 1812 marker for their ancestor. On Saturday, May 28, 1998, the dedication was sponsored by the St, Joseph Valley Masonic Lodge 4 of Niles in honor of the War of 1812 vet who was also a Mason ... Charles C. Wells, a great-great-grandson and Illinois Society War of 1812 compatriot and president of the Wells Family Association, Midwest came to Niles for a very special occasion along with his son, Nathan Wells, who was 12. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Look to 'promise of change' Oct 3, 2008
DanielH wrote on Oct 2, 2008 10:14 PM:" Cynthia Neely: This is not a Rep - Dem problem. The problem is in America's bankruptcy, which has been in place perhaps ever since the Mayflower, but definitely ever since America's acceptance of its constitution.Every president has protected America from foreclosure through its bankruptcy. Dramas in American history have occurred in 70-year intervals when the bankruptcy was expired, and it demonstrated to its creditors that the debt is not being paid.... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Magnificent Constitution arose from humble beginnings Sep 24, 2008
Our freedom was purchased by the blood and sacrifice of those who fought in the War of Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II and ensuing wars to this date. n We are inheritors of a free system of enterprise, which has brought to this land the highest standard of living yet known to this world. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
The real meaning of sacrifice Sep 23, 2008
With roots planted firmly in the commonwealth well before the American Revolution, tens of thousands served during the war for independence and, over the next decades, thousands more answered the call in every conflict from the War of 1812 and the Mexican War through the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, both world wars and into present times. The Guard, its official history notes, also performs peacekeeping and humanitarian missions and, of course, has steadfastly served Pennsylvanians in... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Don't Overlook Rev. War Pension App... Sep 21, 2008
If your ancestor served in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, early Indian Wars, or the Mexican War, a search of these records may be worthwhile. Bounty land records often contain documents similar to those in pension files, with lots of genealogical information. (Suite101.com)
Sundays in the (community history) salon Sep 21, 2008
" And that will conclude the first salon series, she adds.It also is the end of Discover Portsmouth till May. The city will take over the building's care during the winter months. Meanwhile, the organization will be prepping for the next season, and lots of new programs and fund-raising events.With one season under its belt, the organization has landed a grant to help get the word out, within the community and beyond. A higher profile will be needed as it looks to the future and a major capital... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Historic Winchester cemetery receives fence Sep 20, 2008
Eight veterans of the Civil War and two War of 1812 soldiers are interred at the historic graveyard. The new gravestones are due to be received sometime in the next month and will be placed at the cemetery sometime thereafter. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Cincinnati's cultural revival Sep 17, 2008
Even more interesting than the schedule, though, is the locale: Southgate House is in a restored 1814 mansion, built by British prisoners of the War of 1812. When s the last time you saw one of those with a PBR sign glowing in the window. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Wikipedia's Impact on Education Sep 15, 2008
These terms were: American Civil War, Panama Canal, Dust Bowl, California Gold Rush, Pony Express, Great White Fleet, Abraham Lincoln, War of 1812, Louisiana Purchase, and the New Deal. All entries in the Wikipedia were typically longer and provided a lot of information. (Suite101.com)
Read the story. Sep 13, 2008
The war of 1812 is raging on in Northern Virginia ... Monday bought 1815 N. Fort Myer from Westfield in 2006 and lobbied the county to change its address to 1812 N. Moore, in part to capture the cachet of the War of 1812. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
What Issues Win Presidential Electi... Sep 11, 2008
These conflicts culminated in the War of 1812 under President Madison. Basically fought to a draw, the war enabled the U.S. to focus its attention on the development of the continent to the exclusion of international issues. (Suite101.com)
Do Palin's credentials compare to Truman's? Sep 10, 2008
Along the way, he did a stint as a cattle farmer in the Dakotas, discovered his calling as a conservationist (which makes one suspect that he wouldn't agree with today's Republicans about offshore drilling), and wrote several books, including the definitive work on the naval battles of the War of 1812, the four-volume "The Winning of the West," and two political biographies. In other words, though only 41 when he was nominated to be vice president, Roosevelt was a seasoned politician, a man who... (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Thinking about seceding Sep 9, 2008
New England virtually seceded during both the War of 1812 and the Mexican War by withholding men and arms from those conflicts. During Vietnam days, many Americans stuck pro-secession bumper stickers on their cars that read, Love It, Or Leave It, and then were outraged that so many people did. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 7, 2008 Sep 8, 2008
In the war of 1812, the British fleet attacked Washington, D.C., and burned the White House and our Capitol, but President Madison and the Congress escaped to New York City. The British then tried to capture New York, but were repulsed by the guns all around New York Harbor. (North County Times)
Politics: McCain is last chance for Vietnam veterans Sep 8, 2008
Three presidents fought in the War of 1812. Two in the Mexican War. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Troy's Uncle Sam artifacts on national TV Sunday Sep 6, 2008
The character is based on Sam Wilson of Troy, who sold meat to the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. It was often said that the letters U.S. on the barrels containing the meat were short for Uncle Sam. (Albany Times Union)
This Day in Canadian History: Augu... Sep 1, 2008
Governor of Nova Scotia, General Sir John Sherbrooke gathered his forces on August 31, 1814, during the War of 1812, and attacked the American fort at Castine, Maine. Given that the General brought along four regiments totalling 1800 troops with him, the mission was a success. (Suite101.com)
SET TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE Aug 29, 2008
After a nearly 10-year hiatus, War of 1812 enthusiasts approached the historical society, which agreed to be involved. That s simply what a historical society is supposed to do, says volunteer Harry Young. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Go & Do - Indiana Jones and classic cars Aug 28, 2008
Meet George Daughan, author of "If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy from the Revolution to the War of 1812," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 at Rye Public Library, 581 Washington Road, Rye. This book covers the beginning of the American Navy with clarity and action. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Grow up, Hillary supporters Aug 27, 2008
The last time a soldier acted specifically to defend this country was the war of 1812. Everything since then has been a foreign war of choice (spanish-american, Civil, vietnam, korea, grenada, panama, gulf war, Iraq, Afghanistan) or provocation (WWI, WW2, Iran. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
U. S. Lineage Societies for Men Aug 26, 2008
Military Society of the War of 1812 members are male descendants of commissioned officers, aides de camp, and commanding officers of private armed vessels of the United States who served in the War of 1812. Order of the Founders and Patriots of America members must be lineally descended in the paternal line of either parent from an ancestor who settled in any of the colonies between May 13, 1607 and May 13, 1687 and has in the same line an ancestor who supported the American Revolution between... (Suite101.com)
Local residents deliver the mail from Galapagos' Post Office Bay Aug 25, 2008
Post Office Bay even played a role in the War of 1812. A U.S. Navy captain by the name of David Porter cannily intercepted letters placed in the barrel by British sailors. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Unearthing the past at Darby Methodist Meeting Cemetery Aug 25, 2008
Among the more than 950 people known to be buried there between 1775 and 1900, are veterans of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War. They are of many colors, creeds and economic strata, noted Wardell. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Lazily afloat from Vermont resort to vineyard Aug 24, 2008
Near the crest, you can leave your car behind and wiggle into caves where armaments and even cattle were stashed on the smugglers' route to Canada, where they were sold to the British during the War of 1812, and later where liquor was spirited away on its southerly course from Canada during Prohibition. On the opposite side of the road, an hour's hike leads to quiet, pine-shrouded Sterling Pond, along which the legendary Long Trail runs. (Boston Globe)
Click for Full Story Aug 24, 2008
Today's Highlight in History:On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces invaded Washington D.C,, setting fire to the Capitol (which was still under construction) and the White House, as well as other public buildings. On This Date:In A.D. 79, long-dormant Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in volcanic ash; an estimated 20,000 people died. (KWTX.com, TX)
Birth of America 2: Wars in America Now Available Aug 23, 2008
This grand strategy sequel to the popular Birth of America covers warfare in North America from the Pequot War in 1636 through full campaigns on the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 all the way to the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 ... Several new scenarios including Fallen Timbers (1791-1794), Great Lakes (1813), New Orleans (1815), and full campaigns on the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Improved AI. (IGN PC Games)
Navy welcome forged strong bond Aug 20, 2008
Roosevelt was at the time already a famous naval historian, having written the definitive work on the War of 1812. He was a passionate believer in the value of a navy in defending a nation's interests, exemplified in a speech at the US Naval War College on June 2, 1897, where Roosevelt noted that "far from being in any way a provocation to war, an adequate and highly trained navy is the best guaranty against war". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Put-in-Bay Welcomes Fall with Festive Island Events Aug 19, 2008
The parade is followed by musket and cannon firing demonstrations, a War of 1812 military encampment and a Boy Scout camporee. Sports. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Infotainment Aug 16, 2008
1812 War of 1812: American General William Hull surrenders Fort Detroit without a fight to the British Army. 1868 Arica, Peru (now Chile) is devastated by a tsunami which followed a magnitude 8. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
War of 1812 soldier to have grave marker dedication Aug 12, 2008
Published: Monday, August 11, 2008 7:43 AM CDT On Saturday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Good Hope Cemetery on John B. Gordon Road, a soldier of the War of 1812 will have his final resting place dedicated. The General John Floyd Chapter of the U. S. Daughters of the War of 1812 in Atlanta, GA will unveil the headstone for John Gresham and his wife, Susannah Paschal Gresham, during the service ... He had served in the GA Militia from Wilkes Co. as a soldier in the War of 1812. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Castle Garden Immigration Station Aug 12, 2008
Castle Garden was built as a defense fortress before the War of 1812 on a small artificial island off the tip of Manhattan. Later, enough fill was added to attach it to the mainland. (Suite101.com)
Brock's war club, papers to be offered to U.S. buyers Aug 11, 2008
The treasures in question are a 57-centimetre carved wooden war club believed by some experts to have been given to Brock by famous Shawnee leader Tecumseh after the duo led the capture of Detroit in the War of 1812, as well as stunningly painted knighthood papers awarded to Brock just before his death. Today, Toronto-based tribal art dealer William Jamieson is boarding a plane to Santa Fe, N.M., for an American Indian art fair, club and papers in tow. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Shipwreck Explorers Discover 1780 British Warship in Lake Ontario Aug 11, 2008
I have read extensively about the War of 1812 on the Great Lakes and didn't even realize the British had a naval presence during the War of Independence. Raising the ship would be exciting, but there are two American warships from the War of 1812, the Hamilton and Scourge, which were found years ago, are smaller and still they can't decide if it is practical to raise them for a museum setting ... With the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 approaching, it might make more sense from a tourist... (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
Finding HMS Ontario's grave Aug 11, 2008
Fort Niagara, near Youngstown, NY, was ceded to the Americans at the end of the War of Independence in 1783 but remained under British control for several years and was recaptured by British troops during the War of 1812. It was eventually handed back to the U.S.. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
University of Vermont tour touches the gold and the tarnish Aug 10, 2008
The university's history is rife with anecdotes, including the medical students who robbed graves for anatomical study, the War of 1812 soldiers who used the gold-domed university as a barracks, and the UVM president whose home was probably a stop on the Underground Railroad. And there was the time the campus green was lost. (Boston Globe)
The Evolution of Ellis Island Aug 10, 2008
Ellis Island eventually came under New York State ownership, was bought by the federal government in 1808, and became part of the harbor defense network erected before the War of 1812. The island s parapet for three tiers of circular guns was named Fort Gibson. (Suite101.com)
Obama Supports Global Tax From United Nations Aug 9, 2008
Obamas plan represents perhaps the greatest affront to our national sovereignty since the War of 1812. The Global Poverty Act dismisses the American ideals of a free-market economy and responsible government for a global bureaucracy that has already lost tens of millions in development funds to corruption. (Townhall.com)
Stonington society revives tradition of celebrating the 'glorious tenth' Aug 9, 2008
Nearly 200 years ago, it was a town holiday, bringing thousands of people out into the streets to celebrate the town s victory in the Battle of Stonington during the War of 1812 on Aug. 9, 10 and 11 in 1814. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
“Talk Radio” Aug 8, 2008
"There was a famous American naval captain of the War of 1812 who, when his ship went into battle, always wore a red shirt, so that if he was terribly wounded, his men would not see the blood and become demoralized. And now you know why I am wearing brown pants." There were titters in the audience, and a woman in a red suit sitting at a front table rolled her eyes. A poop joke. (The Atlantic Online)
Foreign Policy Lessons From Fighting Muslim Pirates Aug 6, 2008
A decade later, with the U.S. distracted by the frustrating and inconclusive War of 1812 against Great Britain, the Barbary states again challenged American power, and President Madison sent ten new ships to restore order with another decisive campaign (known as The Second Barbary War, 1815) ... In fact, only five times in American history did Congress actually declare war the War of 1812, the Mexican War, The Spanish American War, World War I and World War II. None of the 135 other... (Townhall.com)
